How do I add a favicon in Joomla 5 or 6?

Find the assigned template style. Use its favicon option if it has one. On Cassiopeia, upload the three named files to that template’s media images/ folder. Clear cache and check view source.

Does this only work with Cassiopeia?

No. Cassiopeia is the core default and uses three specific filenames. Most live sites use Helix, T4, Gantry, YOOtheme, or another club template. Start from view source and that template’s style options.

Why does Chrome still show the old icon?

Wrong template style, a later tag from a club template, only one of several files replaced, or favicon cache. View source before you upload again.

No, if the template option or file replace already updates rel="icon" . Yes, if you need a full size pack, a separate admin icon, or to strip Helix (or similar) tags.

Where do Easy Favicon files live?

Under images/easyfavicon/ . The plugin injects head tags. You do not have to name Cassiopeia’s three files when it is managing the pack.

Will a template update delete my favicon?

A parent template media file can come back. A child, a template-style upload in the database, or plugin files under images/easyfavicon/ are safer.

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Add a Favicon in Joomla on Any Template

Most Joomla sites are not on Cassiopeia. View source, use the assigned template’s favicon field when it has one, then replace files or inject a pack only if you still need extra sizes.

Abhilash Sahoo

Sep 1, 20269 min read

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Add a Favicon in Joomla on Any Template

Frequently asked questions

How do I add a favicon in Joomla 5 or 6?

Does this only work with Cassiopeia?

Why does Chrome still show the old icon?

Do I need a plugin?

Where do Easy Favicon files live?

Will a template update delete my favicon?

Abhilash Sahoo

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How to update Joomla to latest version and fix update Error?

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